Instruction Manual

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Accessories
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WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by CRAFTSMAN, have not been tested with
this product, use of such accessories with this tool
could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
CRAFTSMAN recommended accessories should be
used with thisproduct.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center. If you need assistance in locating any
accessory, please contact CRAFTSMAN, call 1-888-331-4569.
Sharpening the blade twice during a mowing season is
usually sufficient under normal circumstances. Sand causes
the blade to dull quickly. If your lawn has sandy soil, more
frequent sharpening may berequired. REPLACE BENT OR
DAMAGED BLADEIMMEDIATELY.
When Sharpening the Blade:
• Make sure blade remainsbalanced.
• Sharpen blade at the original cuttingangle.
• Sharpen cutting edges on both ends of blade, removing
equal amounts of material from bothends.
To Sharpen Blade in a Vise (Fig. M)
1. Be sure the bail handle is released, the blade has
stopped and safety key and battery pack are removed
before removing theblade.
2. Remove blade from mower. See instructions for
Removing and InstallingBlade.
3. Secure blade
29
in a vise
32
.
4. Wear proper eye protection and gloves and be careful
not to cutyourself.
5. Carefully file the cutting edges of the blade with a fine
tooth file
33
or sharpening stone, maintaining the
angle of the original cuttingedge.
6. Check balance of blade. See instructions for
BladeBalancing.
7. Replace blade on mower and tightensecurely.
Fig. M
32
29
33
Blade Balancing (Fig. N)
Check balance of the blade
29
by placing center hole in
the blade over a nail or round screwdriver
34
, clamped
horizontally in a vise
32
. If either end of the blade rotates
downward, file along the sharp edge of that dropping end.
Blade is properly balanced when neither enddrops.
Fig. N
29
32
34
Lubrication
No lubrication is necessary. Do not oil the wheels. They have
plastic bearing surfaces which require nolubrication.
Cleaning (Fig. A)
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WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always use ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3)
approved eye protection and NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA
approved respiratory protection when performingthis.
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WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of
the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic
materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid
get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool
into aliquid.
Release bail handle
5
to turn mower off, let the blade come
to a stop and then remove battery and safety key. Clean
out any clippings which may have accumulated on the
underside of the deck. After several uses, check all exposed
fasteners fortightness.
Corrosion (Fig. A)
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which
greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. If you mow in
areas where fertilizers or chemicals have been used, the
mower should be cleaned immediately afterward as follows:
Release bail handle
5
to turn mower off and remove
battery and safety key. Wipe all exposed parts with a
dampcloth.
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CAUTION: Do not pour or spray water on the mower
in an attempt to clean IT. Do not store the tool on or
adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals. Such storage can
cause rapidcorrosion.
Meets CPSC Safety Requirements
CRAFTSMAN Mowers conform to the safety standards of
the American National Standards Institute, and the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blade turns
when the blade motor isrunning.